Help! I have an escape!

tortoisenana

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My 20 lb tortoise opened his gate and escaped some time the night before last. I'm afraid he went into ourneighbors neighbors' 3 acre overgrown field. I don't know what to do to find him.
 

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Since tortoises generally do not roam about at night time, I'd be more inclined to think a human opened that gate and either took him or let him escape.
 

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Since tortoises generally do not roam about at night time, I'd be more inclined to think a human opened that gate and either took him or let him escape.
I'm thinking my18 month old grandbaby opened it and we didn't notice that it was not latched. Then Sargent just pushed it open and escaped. Since we don't have a vehicule right now and it's too hot and I'm too lazy to walk to all the neighbors around me I'll have to wait until my daughter comes to see if any of them have seen him. How far can he go in 24-48 hours?
 

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Good luck. I hope you find him. He's probably enjoying a great in your neighbour's yard [emoji38][emoji1696]
 

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I'm thinking my18 month old grandbaby opened it and we didn't notice that it was not latched. Then Sargent just pushed it open and escaped. Since we don't have a vehicule right now and it's too hot and I'm too lazy to walk to all the neighbors around me I'll have to wait until my daughter comes to see if any of them have seen him. How far can he go in 24-48 hours?

A Sully on the run can go and disappear very quickly. With 24-48 hour lead time, and acres and acres to “explore” - you will need a search party!

Good luck, hope u find him
 
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